Avon Gorge, Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol Harbour-side Bars

Ostrich Inn

The Ostrich is a historic pub in a harbour-side location reputedly frequented by the pirate Blackbeard. Inside, the pub has a cosy, traditional atmosphere and it serves a wide range of cask ales. ...more »

  • Location: Harbourside
  • Type: Harbour-side Bars
  • Tel: +44(0)117 927 3774

Aqua

In a lovely location overlooking the water, this is a popular place to relax and enjoy a perfect cocktail. The stylish lounge bar opens onto the riverside terrace with seating. Great Italian cuisine is ...more »

  • Location: Harbourside
  • Type: Cocktail Bars
  • Tel: +44 (0)117 915 6060

Za Za Bazaar Restaurant and Bar

Za Za Bazaar is billed as the biggest restaurant in the UK with seating for up to 1000 people.The banqueting style dining experience allows you to eat as much as you like for a set price. ...more »

  • Location: Harbourside
  • Type: International
  • Tel: +44(0)117 922 0330

Pitcher and Piano

A good location for popping in for a drink at the bustling end of the harbour-side near the Watershed. There is a terraced area outside that is good for people watching. This bar tends to get busy at ...more »

  • Location: Harbourside
  • Type: Harbour-side Bars
  • Tel: +44(0)117 929 9652

The Grain Barge

Situated on the opposite side of the floating harbour to ss Great Britain, this is a great venue for sampling real ale. A changing specials menu is available plus sandwiches, home made pies and snacks ...more »

  • Location: Harbourside
  • Type: Real Ale Pubs
  • Tel: +44(0)1179 299 347

The Pump House

Situated in a picturesque location in a former Victorian pump house. The well stocked bar serves real ale and cider. Very good bar food downstairs and an a la carte menu upstairs. ...more »

  • Location: Harbourside
  • Type: Harbour-side Bars
  • Tel: +44(0)117 927 2229

Nova Scotia

This is a traditional pub with a nautical theme. There's an outdoor seating area, ideal for watching passing river traffic on a fine day. Live folk music on Monday nights. ...more »

  • Location: Harbourside
  • Type: Harbour-side Bars
  • Tel: +44(0)117 929 7994

No 1 Harbourside

A popular waterside bar serving local ales with live music four nights a week. The food is reasonably priced. This is a really lively venue where there is nearly always something going on. There's always a ...more »

  • Location: Harbourside
  • Type: Harbour-side Bars
  • Tel: +44(0)117 929 1100

Our Local Experts say:

Whether you are looking for a quiet drink after a long day, an aperitif before dinner or a quick drink before moving on to hit the club scene, one of the bars on the harbourside will fit the bill.

In the summer find a table on the terrace of one of the bars by the water to get a view of all the comings and goings in the harbour. Many of these venues also serve food so why not make a night of it.

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